Men Elite mobility
Mobility
Are you planning to cheer on the cyclists on Sunday, March 31, along the route of the Tour of Flanders? Whether you're there at the start in Antwerp, along the course, or at the finish in Oudenaarde, below you will find all the information you need to get to your chosen location as smoothly as possible.
Antwerp
The starting shot of the 108th Tour of Flanders will once again resonate in Antwerp this year, alternating with Bruges as the host of Flanders' Finest. Before the riders embark on their Monument, we introduce the teams on the Grote Markt. Discover below how you can be part of it in Antwerp.
Fan zone Oude Kwaremont
Do you choose to follow the Tour of Flanders in the fan zone at the Oude Kwaremont? Click the button below and discover how to get there smoothly!
Fan zone Paterberg
The Paterberg is traditionally the final climb of Flanders' Finest. With one ascent for the Women Elite and two for the Men Elite, this is one of the points on the course you don't want to miss. Discover below how to get to the Paterberg smoothly.
Fan zone Koppenberg
The Koppenberg is once again part of the Tour of Flanders route this year. With a maximum gradient of over 22%, it's one of the most significant obstacles that cyclists have to overcome. Click the button below and discover how to reach the Koppenberg smoothly.
Oudenaarde
Oudenaarde is not only the finishing location for both races, but you can also attend the start of the women's race and the accompanying team presentation! Click the button below and find out how to get there smoothly.
Fanzone Hotond & Oude Kruisberg
The Hotond - Oude Kruisberg duo traditionally signals the ultimate finale of Flanders' Finest. Are you planning to cheer on your favorite riders here? Discover how to get there smoothly through the button below!
Villages of De Ronde
Sint-Niklaas, Hamme, Haaltert, Herzele, and Zottegem are awarded the title of Village of De Ronde this year. Discover all the mobility information below.
Accessibility
We cooperate with Inter. Would you like to attend Tour of Flanders and you have questions? Contact babette.deprez@inter.vlaanderen by clicking the button below.
Do you have a European Disability Card? Contact Inter and we will discuss together how we can support you for parking, wheelchair platform, etc. Then, provide Inter with your blue parking card, EDC card, or medical certificate, and you will receive all practical information for an enjoyable race experience.
Traffic-free zone
During the Tour of Flanders, a traffic-free zone will be in operation in the wide area around the finish zone in Oudenaarde, Oude Kwaremont, Paterberg, Hotond and Kruisberg. That means no cars are allowed on the Sunday. To visit that hill zone and the finish in Oudenaarde, use one of the car parks on the edge of the closed zone.
- Parking zone Bruwaan Oudenaarde via E17 Exit 8 De Pinte
- Parking zone Ronse via E429 Exit 31 Frasnes
- Park & Bike Avelgem via E17 Exit 3b Kortrijk-Oost
You can then get to the hotspots on the course by bike from Avelgem or by free shuttle bus from Ronse and Oudenaarde.
Free shuttle service
Together with the towns of Oudenaarde and Ronse, municipality of Kluisbergen and province of East Flanders, De Lijn is providing three free shuttle services that will take you from Oudenaarde, Berchem and Ronse to the finale of the Tour of Flanders. The full timetable can be viewed via the button below.
By car and bike
Are you not from the region but still want to come to the Tour of Flanders by bicycle? You can! Load your bike on or in the car and take exit 3b Kortrijk-Oost on the E17. From there, follow the signs ‘Park & Bike Avelgem’.
Leave your car at one of the car parks provided (Colruyt, Aldi, IVC and the sports centre) in the centre of Avelgem and hop on your bike. A signposted 7.5 km cycle route alongside the Scheldt takes you to the Weyns bicycle parking area in the centre of Berchem. From there, travel on to the various climbs.
Extra trains
Avoid travel stress and the search for a parking place by taking the train. From various cities, you have direct train connections to Oudenaarde and Ronse. Once you arrive at the station, you can use one of the free public shuttles.
- Gent-Sint-Pieters - Oudenaarde - Ronse: more frequent service (1 train per hour between 10:00 and 13:00) with the running of extra trains on the outward and return journeys, with stops in De Pinte and Oudenaarde, among other places.
- Ostend - Brussels - Brussels-Airport Zaventem with stops in Bruges, Kortrijk and Oudenaarde, among other places.
- From Antwerp: Antwerp-Central via Ghent-Sint-Pieters to Oudenaarde and Ronse.
- From France: Lille Flandres (FR) via Kortrijk to Oudenaarde.
Plan your trip using the button below.
Local traffic measures
Details of all the traffic measures taken by the towns and municipal authorities next to or near the route can be found on the websites or in the town halls of the local authorities.
Refer to the Facebook page of Politiezone Vlaamse Ardennen for the latest traffic updates.
